Remote Vendor Relations Manager — Data-Driven Growth

IllTip; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IllTip is seeking a vendor relations manager for a remote, full-time role. You will build and manage relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, and identify growth opportunities using data.

You will analyze margins, ROI, and profitability; produce performance reports with spreadsheets, CRM systems, and BI tools; collaborate with internal teams and leadership to drive sound business decisions. This role offers autonomy in a fast-moving environment. Open to applicants worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, science, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in vendor management, sales, business development, partnerships, or similar roles.
• Experience in life sciences or supplier management is a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, CRM systems, and BI/reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with suppliers, including negotiating pricing, terms, and incentives.
• Analyze commercial performance, including margin, gross profit, ROI, and profitability.
• Identify trends and opportunities in vendor and sales data and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Produce performance reporting using spreadsheets, CRM systems, and BI tools.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership to resolve issues and make sound business decisions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, science, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

BI tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

IllTip is seeking a vendor relations manager for a remote, full-time role. You will build and manage relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, and identify growth opportunities using data.

You will analyze margins, ROI, and profitability; produce performance reports with spreadsheets, CRM systems, and BI tools; collaborate with internal teams and leadership to drive sound business decisions. This role offers autonomy in a fast-moving environment. Open to applicants worldwide.